All the Ways to Enjoy Florida, in or on the Water
If any state can claim to have just as much water to enjoy as land, it’s Florida. Visiting the state without enjoying its waters from rivers to springs to swamps to the sparkling Atlantic Ocean would be missing the point entirely. Here, we take a look into a few of the main ways to enjoy Florida by water, no matter whether you’re a thrill-seeker or happy to just float.
Beaches A view of sunset over Clearwater Beach’s sugar sands. (Channaly Philipp/The Epoch Times)
Florida has 663 miles of beaches, so visitors can take their pick from crowded and commercialized to hidden, wild places tucked away in preserves and parks. Thanks to the state’s peninsular shape, no matter where you are in Florida, you’re never more than a couple hours from the nearest beach.
Defenders of WildlifeBy Elizabeth Fleming2013 is shaping up to be a particularly deadly year for the endangered Florida manatee, whose population is estimated at around 5,000 animals. More than 460 dead manatees have been documented in the first three months of this year an alarmingly high number. I.
8 Incredible Spas In Switzerland To Pamper Yourself
Jan.1.2021
Blessed with numerous thermal springs and known for its tradition of lifestyle, wellness, health, and beauty care, Switzerland is the ideal country to pamper yourself in. Once we are over the pandemic we all currently have to live through with its severe restrictions, which often include the closure of gyms, beauty salons, and hotels with spas weâll all crave some serious indulgence to recover, and Switzerland is the place to go.
The Romans already knew about Switzerlandâs thermal baths and springs, therefore some of the spas we are telling you about have been popular for centuries. Others are new and more modern, but all, in addition to the latest treatments in luxurious surroundings, are located in the most spectacular regions of Switzerland. What could be better than combining health and wellness with excursions to mountains, valleys, and picturesque towns and landscapes? Throw in some great architectu